Interventionist - Elementary

Effective: 2021-2022 School Year

Provide high-level literacy support for the school community, including students, teachers and parents. Implement research-based strategies to enable students to develop competencies and skills in the assigned content area.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate in subject area assigned
• Three years teaching experience preferred
• Deep understanding of scientifically-based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching reading and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks
• Knowledge of research-based strategies in literacy
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction, including knowledge of literacy TEKS and STARR
• Experience working with small groups of students to improve skills in assigned content area preferred
• Experience working with at-risk students within RTI framework preferred
• Training in Dyslexia will be required

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students intervening to improve skills in the core content area of reading as identified by the campus principal
• Establish positive rapport with students and work closely with classroom teachers
• Use appropriate core and supplemental early intervention materials that align with district and state curriculum and provide Tier III support
• Know how to use and implement a range of effective strategies and analyze instruction
• Report on student progress to the classroom teacher of record and campus administration 
• Gather and assist in analyzing data and write reports
• Provide resources and training to campus staff on scientifically-based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching literacy
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Assist teachers with the selection of instructional materials to meet individual student needs
• Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate struggling students
• Provide Dyslexia services as needed

• Attend and assist with Early Intervention Team as needed

Other Information 

Apply onlline, including your resume and letter of interest. Your application is not complete and viewable by the hiring principal until the Teacher Insight interview automatically sent to you is completed. Three references must be provided or received. These references must include your current building principal.

ACP Candidates must attach the program acceptance letter with current eligibility status.

The District contributes $370/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $145/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

Assignment                                 10 Duty Months

Pay Grade                                  

• $57,200 for Beginning teacher with "0" years experience
• $1,000 Master's Degree addenda
• Additional $1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda